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MSC containership damaged by an explosion - no pollution was reported A Mediterranean Shipping Company containership damaged by an explosion in the Caribbean nearly two weeks ago has finally set sail but not for its original destination.It's not clear how long the 4,469-teu MSC Idil (built 1992) will remain in Freeport, Bahamas, however, as repairs to the vessel's hull are only temporary and an investigation into the cause of the blast is still ongoing, according to the US Coast Guard.As TradeWinds has reported, the vessel suffered an explosion on 11 May as it travelled 60 nautical miles north of Puerto Rico during a voyage to Barcelona, Spain. Crew members blamed welding but this assessment has not yet been confirmed.Authorities say no pollution was reported by the ship or a flotilla of first responders who monitored the situation throughout the 11-day ordeal amid concerns surrounding the 588,000 gallons of fuel oil and 62,000 gallons of diesel believed to be on board.US law enforcement and the Idil were assisted by salvage specialists DonJon-Smit, Atlantic Diving, Borinquen Towing and San Juan Towing, according to a statement that indicated MSC will handle the probe from here out.Source: Tradewinds

25 people onboard The Coast Guard has been responding since Friday to the distressed container ship MSC Idil with 25 people onboard, after the ship suffered a marine casualty following an explosion onboard approximately 60 nautical miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico.The crew of the 900-foot Panamanian flagged container ship is all accounted for and have suffered no injuries following the incident that caused the container ship to begin listing and take on water into a fuel tank and cargo compartment.The crew of the MSC Idil has stabilized the situation and is controlling the ship's stability using onboard water pumps to manage flooding.The MSC Idil reported the explosion was most likely caused by welding that was taking place on board the vessel. The Idil also reported they have full control of their cargo and that they have not released any hazardous materials into the environment but are taking actions to mitigate any potential release. The MSC Idil is reported to have 588,000 gallons of fuel oil and 62,000 gallons of diesel on board.Coast Guard Wathstanders in Sector San Juan were notified of the emergency at approximately 3:42p.m. Friday through Digital Selective Calling followed by Mayday VHF radio transmissions received ...

Lack of training in the operation and maintenance of the ship's OBA set The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued the report of its investigation into the serious crew member injury on board a bulk carrier at sea off Eden, New South Wales on 11 October 2011.Investigation revealed that the crew member suffered burns when the air compressor he was using to fill an oxygen breathing apparatus (OBA) cylinder exploded. The explosion occurred when oil from the compressor ignited in the hot oxygen-rich environment.The crew had not been trained in the operation and maintenance of the ship's OBA set.For more information, click here.Source: ATSB